Grilled Steak With Cilantro Sauce

Submitted by Bonnie G #2

"A recipe from Taste of Home magazine and with summer grilling season almost here this sound great, the sauce made with fresh herbs guarantees these steaks are the star - they even say that with the fresh tangy and bright flavors, everyone will be piling on the cilantro sauce so you may want to double it"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 cups parsley, fresh
• 2 cups cilantro, fresh
• 1 cup mint leaf, fresh
• 8 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 3⁄4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
• 1⁄2 teaspoon plus 3/4 teaspoon ground pepper, divided
• 2 cups olive oil
• 2⁄3 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 4 lbs flat iron steaks (or top sirloin steaks, 1 inch thick)

directions

1. Place herbs, garlic, 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper in food processor.
2. Pulse until herbs are chopped.
3. Gradually add oil, vinegar, lemon juice and pepper flakes, processing just until blended.
4. Sprinkle steaks with remaining salt and pepper.
5. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare - thermometer should read 145, medium 106, well-done 170).
6. Cut steaks into 1/4 inch slices
7. Serve with sauce.